Testpad

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A Test Plan Tool for simpler Test Case Management

How to Replace Testpad

Overview

Testpad is a lightweight test case management and test planning tool designed to make testing simpler and more efficient. It replaces complex spreadsheets and bloated TCM tools with an intuitive, keyboard-driven interface that allows teams to spend less time documenting and more time actually testing. The platform supports exploratory testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing with hierarchical checklists and instant visual reporting.

Features

24 features across 15 categories

Collaboration(2)

File and image attachments

Upload screenshots, images, audio, videos, spreadsheets, text files, and PDFs in support of test prompts and results

Guest testing

Invite guests to run tests with no login needed, ideal for clients performing User Acceptance Testing, zero learning curve

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Editor(2)

Edit tests during testing

Ability to modify tests while actively testing as new ideas emerge

Keyboard-driven editor

Type hundreds of test prompts in minutes without needing a mouse, keep typing to build out tests quickly

Export(1)

CSV export

Export projects, scripts and results as CSV or use HTML of reports for pretty formatting

Also in: Looker, Hunter, MLflow

Import(1)

Text-based import

Import existing tests from text files and spreadsheets via copy/paste

Infrastructure(1)

Reliable hosting

Load-balanced across multiple availability zones with clustered database replicas in three availability zones and encrypted backups

Integration(2)

Developer-friendly API

Connect your CI/CD to inject automated test results, query for test progress and connect dashboards, report manual and automated tests together

Jira, Pivotal, Github integration

Record issue numbers against test results, display as clickable links opening directly onto issues

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(1)

Mobile friendly testing

Run tests on mobile or tablet devices with seamless handover via email links or QR codes

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Organization(2)

Drag and drop organization

Organize folders with drag and drop, move and copy scripts between folders and projects

Tags and filtering

Tag tests and selectively include/exclude from test runs, run sanity checks on key tests, divide scripts between multiple users

Also in: Hugging Face, Smartsheet, 1Password

Planning(2)

Free-form test plans

Hierarchical checklists that adapt to how you like to test, flexible outline structure

Native outline structure

Mindmap-style structured thinking with native support for outline structure, iterate from high-level to detailed levels

Platform(1)

Responsive web app

As responsive as a native app without needing software downloads

Reporting(2)

Instant reports

Reports instantly available without needing to kick off a process and wait for email, visual overview of what has been tested and what hasn't

Share progress reports

Share links to live progress reports with stakeholders or print for audit trails

Reusability(1)

Test templates

Build libraries of templates for re-usable test scripts, drag and drop to use, move, copy and create templates

Security(2)

Encrypted data storage

Data stored encrypted at rest on AWS with HTTPS/TLS1.2 encryption for all traffic

SOC2 Type 2 certification

Security compliance certification with regular pen testing by external security partners

Testing Type(3)

Exploratory testing support

Dedicated support for exploratory testing to find unpredicted bugs and experiment with edge cases

Regression testing support

Build manual regression test plans to prevent repeating mistakes from previous releases

User acceptance testing

Transparent way to prove you met requirements and for everyone to agree work is complete

Version Control(1)

Simple version control

Results live beside tests in same document, copy test plans for new releases, archive old plans with their results

Pricing

Free Trial

Popular
Free for 30 days
  • Full access to all features
  • No software downloads
  • No credit card required

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Testpad. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Testpad alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 24 features.

Buy Testpad

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Testpad saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 24 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

CI/CDGithubJiraPivotal